Summary: Eric Shuster is the author of 3 books, (1) <a href="http://amzn.to/22BCFHN" target="_blank">Catholic Roots, Mormon Harvest</a> (2) <a href="http://amzn.to/1RtbRAU" target="_blank">The Biblical Roots of Mormonism</a> (3) <a href="http://amzn.to/1RtbPt3" target="_blank">Where Are the Christians?</a> He currently serves as bishops in a small farming community in Taylor, Texas. He was raised devout Catholics, married a former nun, and joined the LDS Church 26 years ago.<br> <br> In this episode Bishop Shuster briefly shares his conversion story and what inspired him to write books.<br> <br> He also shares what his experience was like as a young elders quorum president and his progression through church leadership. He has a remarkable perspective of home teaching and how to organize assignments for your quorum.<br> <br> We also discuss, bishop's calendar organization, ward assignments, Family History Olympics, and avoiding the "same ten people".<br> Leadership Principles<br> <br> * You can't teach what you don't know, and you can't lead where you won't go.<br> * Give the Lord His time first. (Matt 6:33)<br> * Where much is given, much is required. (Doctrine & Covenants 82:3)<br> <br> Links:<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/22BDKzc" target="_blank">Eric's Books</a><br> <br> <a href="http://ericshuster.com/" target="_blank">EricShuster.com</a><br> <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/25.14-30" target="_blank">Matthew 25:14-30</a>
